PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Accounting & auditing Payroll specialist

PAYROLL SPECIALIST.

temple, texas Posted 10 days ago Closes 6/30/2026 Job details Summary Spherion $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Temporary 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Industry accounting & auditing (Business and Financial Operations Occupations) Reference number S_175345 Are you a payroll professional who enjoys the "puzzle" of data and the satisfaction of a perfect audit? Spherion is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a dynamic team in Temple, Texas. This is a full-time, temporary-to-hire opportunity designed for someone who thrives in a focused, professional environment and takes pride in ensuring every employee is paid accurately and on time

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will manage the essential "pre-commit" phase of the weekly payroll cycle. Your primary focus is to ensure that all data is clean, compliant, and ready for final processing.

Audit and Validation:

You will perform weekly timecard audits, resolve missed punches, and manage pay code validations within the Dayforce system.

Compliance Oversight:

You will ensure that overtime, shift differentials, and state-specific requirements align with FLSA guidelines and internal company policies.

System Maintenance:

You will handle retro-adjustments, system recalculations, and off-cycle payments as needed.

Collaborative Support:

You will serve as a helpful resource for managers and employees, answering inquiries regarding timekeeping and assisting leaders with the approval process. ...

Data Integrity:

You will review variance reports and flag anomalies???such as unusual overtime spikes or accrual issues???to prevent errors before they happen.

Working hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00

PM Skills:

Experience:

Between three to five years of dedicated payroll experience is highly preferred.

Advanced Troubleshooting:

Experience running off-cycles and performing manual system recalculations.

Analytical Eye:

A natural talent for spotting data discrepancies and reconciling hours against variance reports.

Education:

High School Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

Dayforce Proficiency:

You must have direct, hands-on experience navigating and processing within the Dayforce platform.

Payroll Fundamentals:

A strong understanding of end-to-end weekly payroll preparation and exception resolution.

Regulatory Knowledge:

A solid grasp of FLSA compliance, including overtime rules and shift differential calculations.

Communication:

The ability to explain payroll concepts clearly and kindly to staff at all levels. Does this sound like the right fit for your skills and career goals? today and let Spherion help you take the next step in your professional journey! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more key responsibilities In this role, you will manage the essential "pre-commit" phase of the weekly payroll cycle. Your primary focus is to ensure that all data is clean, compliant, and ready for final processing.

Audit and Validation:

You will perform weekly timecard audits, resolve missed punches, and manage pay code validations within the Dayforce system.

Compliance Oversight:

You will ensure that overtime, shift differentials, and state-specific requirements align with FLSA guidelines and internal company policies.

System Maintenance:

You will handle retro-adjustments, system recalculations, and off-cycle payments as needed.

Collaborative Support:

You will serve as a helpful resource for managers and employees, answering inquiries regarding timekeeping and assisting leaders with the approval process.

Data Integrity:

You will review variance reports and flag anomalies???such as unusual overtime spikes or accrual issues???to prevent errors before they happen. experience 4-7 years skills

Experience:

Between three to five years of dedicated payroll experience is highly preferred.

Advanced Troubleshooting:

Experience running off-cycles and performing manual system recalculations.

Analytical Eye:

A natural talent for spotting data discrepancies and reconciling hours against variance reports. qualifications

Dayforce Proficiency:

You must have direct, hands-on experience navigating and processing within the Dayforce platform.

Payroll Fundamentals:

A strong understanding of end-to-end weekly payroll preparation and exception resolution.

Regulatory Knowledge:

A solid grasp of FLSA compliance, including overtime rules and shift differential calculations.

Communication:

The ability to explain payroll concepts clearly and kindly to staff at all levels. education High School share this job. send via e-mail print it Get in touch. We are here to help you with your questions. CC Calaf, Carlos carloscalaf@spherion.com